Gay, John
The Beggar's Opera (Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140432206
- author:
- Gay, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1986
- Pages:
- 128
- Genre:
- Drama texts: 16th to 18th centuries
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Beggar's Opera by John Gay is a theatrical sensation that turned conventions upside-down in 18th-century London. By using traditional popular ballads and street tunes, Gay created a riotous and original depiction of thieves, informers, prostitutes, and highwaymen thronging the city's underworld. Gay's work not only exposed the dark side of a corrupt society but also indulged in political satire at the expense of the Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole. This edition includes an introduction that examines the 18th-century background of musical theatre and opera, as well as notes on the music and suggestions for further reading. Published by Penguin Publishing Group, this reprint is part of their Classics series, which represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines.
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